On the accuracy of code complexity metrics: A neuroscience-based guideline for improvement

On the accuracy of code complexity metrics: A neuroscience-based guideline for improvement

Complexity is the key element of software quality. This article investigates the problem of measuring code complexity and discusses the results of a controlled experiment to compare different views and methods to measure code complexity. Participants (27 programmers) were asked to read and (try to)...

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Main Authors: Gao Hao, Haytham Hijazi, João Durães, Júlio Medeiros, Ricardo Couceiro, Chan Tong Lam, César Teixeira, João Castelhano, Miguel Castelo Branco, Paulo Carvalho, Henrique Madeira
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2023-02-01
Series:Frontiers in Neuroscience
Subjects:
code complexity metrics
code comprehension
EEG
cognitive load
mental effort
code refactoring
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fnins.2022.1065366/full

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